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Shama: Taylor Hopeful Former Gopher Ryan Saunders Keeps Job

In a telephone interview with Sports Headliners, Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor made his feelings known about interim head coach Ryan Saunders.

Is the 32-year-old who took over for Tom Thibodeau in early January a strong candidate to have the job on a permanent basis after this season ends? “Certainly,” answered Taylor.

So there’s a good chance Saunders becomes the head coach this spring?

“I think that’s fair,” Taylor said. “He is sure the leading candidate at this point because we haven’t talked to anybody (else). I am not sure (if others will be interviewed); we’ll see how that ends up at the end of the year, but I certainly want to give him every opportunity we can.”

Saunders’ record as interim coach is 12-14 going into tonight’s home game against the Knicks. While the record is under .500 and the team is a long shot to make the playoffs, Taylor takes an understanding view toward Saunders.

For you are one of the chosen ones, my son. Please carry my other messages forward and spread them across the land.

Thou shall not root for the Badgers under any circumstances, whatsoever. Doing so will bring upon my wrath and you suffer from the same plague of obesity, stupidity, and ugliness of the one who leads the razorbacks.

Glen's love of the country club as hurt him. Also, lets remember, he has gone outside twice to hire Basketball VP's and both times it failed him (Kahn/Thibs). He needs to hire someone smart that is going to hire a good GM

I'll forever be grateful to Glen for buying the Wolves and keeping them in MN. But that's where the adoration ends. He needs to sell the team. The Wolves need new ownership - cut the country club mentality out, get new fresh ideas and owners. From the Joe Smith debacle, to recycled coaches, he has just made one bad decision after another. Time to step-aside Glen - please sell.